Wal-Mart Supercentre opens Friday in Fergus

FERGUS—Friday is a big day for shoppers in Fergus. The Fergus Wal-Mart Supercentre at 801 St. David St. N. opens at 8 a.m. sharp following grand opening ceremonies.

“We are extremely excited to be opening a new store in Fergus,” store manager Steve Vial in a press release said. “We are so proud of our new supercentre.”

The 96,000-square-foot store will offer a full line of groceries, including a bakery, deli, meat and dairy products, and fresh produce. Electronics, home décor and apparel are also integral to the new store, as are a pharmacy, photo centre, medical clinic, a McCafe, and more. The store employs 165 people.

The store’s design includes easy-to-navigate aisles with directional signage, bright colours, and lower shelving to improve sightlines. The store features energy efficient LED exterior signs, and waste diversion streams for paper and plastic.

Grand opening festivities will continue on Saturday. The store will be hosting a block party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers can enjoy live music, refreshments and samples.